How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs

With its ergonomic grip and small 46 cm pack size, the Leki Super Micro walking pole is a reliable, take-anywhere companion for long hikes and short jaunts with minimal packing space.
Imported.
View all Leki Hiking StaffsBest Use | Hiking |
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Shaft Construction | HTS 6.5 aluminum |
Grip Material | Rubber / Plastic / Foam |
Adjustable | Yes |
Maximum Length (in.) | 35.4 inches |
Minimum Length (in.) | 25.9 inches |
Collapsed Length (in.) | 18.2 inches |
Maximum Length (cm) | 90 centimeters |
Minimum Length (cm) | 66 centimeters |
Collapsed Length (cm) | 46 centimeters |
Locking Mechanism | Twist Lock |
Weight | 7.5 ounces |
Gender | Unisex |
Basket Type | Trekking |
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I’m amazed by the lightness. Wish it could extend another 3 or 4 inches, but that’s more because I want it to double as a tarp pole! But it’s none-too-long — I’m 6’ 0” and I have it stretched as tall as it will go. Taller folks may find it lacking. Love the tip, and the rubber cap fits snugly. Handle is very comfortable. Intended use: go-to cane when my back goes out. It will live in my vehicle, and it packs away nicely when I go camping. I plan to buy Leki trekking poles based on the quality of my Leki cane.
I bought these for a cane, collapses small enough to fit in my carry on bag, and light weight.
I've used Leki canes for over 30 years and this one is one of the best ever. It's lightweight, incredibly sturdy, whether trail hiking or sauntering through town, and collapses small enough to fit in a suitcase for travel. The price has not gone up significantly in 30 years. For anyone who walks witha cane all the time, I highly recommend these - worth paying the extra cost over those cheap drugstore canes, for added stability, ease of slipping the strong loop over your wrist so your hands are free, and a look that says 'active' (even when you need a cane). A beautiful piece of engineering!
I already reviewed this product. As a cane, I stick with my original assessment. But today, sitting at Delaney Park, having spent the last 3 days on, off, and around the Knobstone, I can tell you that this is a daily cane. Do NOT assume, as I did, that it would be “better than nothing” if my back was acting up while turkey hunting. It’s just too short. We got 3/4” of rain last night, and by the time the cane’s tip buries up to the basket, I have to hunch over to put any weight on it. It is not better than nothing. It’s worse. On a trail, at six feet tall, this cane is a liability. It’s dead weight. Still love it as a daily use cane. But I need something more on the trail. Still, if you’re five eight, it may work a treat!
This walking pole does what it is advertised to do. I returned because it cannot be extended and height adjusted quickly, it is also difficult to adjust with gloves or mittens on. For this reason, I returned the pole and purchased a pole that has clips to adjust.
It is way too small to be called a hiking stick or staff. It should be sold as a lightweight Childs Kane.
Great stick, but several inches shorter than my last one.